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MT05 VEV

2005 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

188,880 mi
Last recorded188,880 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 VEV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 188,880 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 187,407 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 183,043 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 180,823 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted and undertrays.

Pass 21 Jul 2021 179,090 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both wish bones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. has lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 179,090 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both wish bones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. has lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 178,439 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 177,646 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 177,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 174,526 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 174,398 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 168,702 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 168,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 163,317 miles

Engine lamp on

Nearside Rear Bump stop split

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x3 (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 163,317 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine lamp on

Nearside Rear Bump stop split

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x3 (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 157,005 miles

Deep cut to the outer sideweall of the O/S/F tyre

Engine management light and EPC light are on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 157,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Deep cut to the outer sideweall of the O/S/F tyre

Engine management light and EPC light are on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 145,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 136,482 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 129,071 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 118,658 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 93,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine undertray/covers fitted restrict view

Pass 29 Aug 2009 93,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine undertray/covers fitted restrict view

Pass 18 Jul 2008 74,323 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 73,993 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A2?

Based on 380,691 MOT tests across 19,245 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,744
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
19,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,177
Stop lamp not working 6,149
Direction indicator incorrect colour 5,217
coil spring broken 4,787
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,660
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MT05 VEV is a 2005 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Audi A2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 83,012 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT05 VEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Audi A2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MT05 VEV registered?

MT05 VEV is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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